La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
25 days ago
Senior Heat Exchanger Engineer

At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We are a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it is our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what is possible for a sustainable world. If this sounds exciting to you, read on to learn more about who we are and what we believe in:

We uplift others – We believe in providing an opportunity for all and building a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We lift each other up and care about the success and well-being of others.

We make an impact – We believe that what we do has the potential to change the world. We succeed together by striving daily to create a lasting, positive impact on the planet.

We thrive at work and at home – We are supported by meaningful benefits, compensation, learning & development solutions, and opportunities for rewarding careers. We are committed to the well-being and safety of our people.

As a Senior Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Engineer, you will work as part of our Thermal Systems Engineering team and will be responsible for concept development, design and design verification of shell and tube heat exchangers for application to global refrigeration products. Your ability to be creative or innovative and use design tools to develop and implement new heat transfer components will be crucial to enable efficiency increases and greenhouse gas emission reductions for our products. Additionally, you will help mentor other engineers in heat exchanger design and development to enhance our product offerings.  This product development role within our Trane Commercial Systems Plant in La Crosse, Wisconsin is an on-site position and cannot be a virtual or remote assignment.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

Design shell and tube heat exchangers, heat exchanger components and related system components in support of large commercial heating and cooling products. Be a key contributor to technology, productivity, and new product development projects focused on the design of new products or components that improve the function, reliability or cost of existing products and components. Help develop and improve tools and processes used for the design and integration of shell and tube heat exchange components within our Commercial HVAC product lines. Perform and document engineering analysis required to design, verify performance, and reliability of HVAC components and products. Plan and help direct laboratory tests to support product design and verification. Collaborate with suppliers to obtain designs that meet product requirements. Manage technical requirements for heat exchangers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ASME codes. Support and potentially lead ad hoc teams of engineers and others through short duration projects. Mentor other thermal systems and product systems engineers in the design of shell and tube heat exchangers. Work effectively across functional lines (development, production, design, marketing, suppliers).


Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of work experience in the development and design of shell and tube heat exchangers is required. Ideal industry experience within HVAC, Power Generation, Petrochemical or Food & Beverage. Professional Engineer or Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.


Desired Skills or Competencies:

Fundamental knowledge of shell and tube heat exchanger design considering parameters such as heat transfer, fluid flow, pressure drop, material selection and regulatory standards. Knowledge of single and two-phase fluid flow as it relates to design of shell and tube heat exchangers and ability to develop physical based models of their performance. Knowledge of design, performance prediction and cost analysis process for shell and tube heat exchangers. Understanding and experience with the application of computer simulation tools either through direct use or interpretation/use of results.  Experience with steam and hot water applications is desirable but not required. ASME Pressure Vessel Code experience preferred, but not required. Engineering design knowledge to support quality and customer service. Ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently. Resiliency, with the dual ability to work as a collaborator or a team leader. Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally. Self-starting with a high energy level and a high commitment to career. Ability to make progress by producing deliverables and completing projects in a multi-tasking environment.


Annual Compensation Range is $75,000 to $143,000 annually.  Disclaimer:  This salary range is based on US national averages.  Actual pay could be a result of seniority/experience level, merit and geographic location where the actual work is performed.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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